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Time to Say "Please"!

Mo Willems - Hyperion Book CH
Format: Hardcover

As a companion book to the popular Time to Pee!, Mo Willems has created a book on manners in his own signature style. Groups of ebullient mice narrate this humorous text as young children try in vain to get what they want, learning along the way that it is helpful to say "Please,"...
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May I Please Have a Cookie?

Jennifer E. Morris - Cartwheel Books
Format: Paperback

In this Level 1 Scholastic Reader, Alfie learns that the best way to get a delicious cookie is to say please!Alfie loves his mommy's cookies, and he wants one more than anything! But grabbing for one, fishing for one, and dressing up as a cookie inspector don't seem to work. His mommy...
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Nobunny's Perfect

Anna Dewdney - Viking
Format: Hardcover

In simple sentences and sweet illustrations, Nobunny's Perfect is an ideal introduction to behavior that young children will understand and enjoy. And, most importantly, it will make a bunny proud to be the best bunny he can be!
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Say "Please!": A Book About Manners (Backyardigans (8x8))

Catherine Lukas - Simon Spotlight/Nickelodeon
Format: Paperback

The Nile River has dried up, and only Sphinx Uniqua can fill it again! Join Princess CleoTasha and her servants Pablo, Tyrone, and Austin as they go on a journey to learn the secret of the Nile. But will Princess CleoTasha find her manners along the way?
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Please, Mr. Panda

Steve Antony - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

What is the proper way to ask Mr. Panda for doughnuts? Patiently and politely, Mr. Panda asks the animals he comes across if they would like a doughnut. A penguin, a skunk, and a whale all say yes, but they do not remember to say "please" and "thank you." Is anyone worthy...
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The Pirate Who Said Please (Marvelous Manners)

Timothy Knapman - QEB Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Sometimes its hard to know how to be well behavedand why! Join children with big imaginations as they learn that saying please, making friends, sharing, and being kind are both easy and fun. A humorous and gentle approach to teaching good manners, beautifully written in rhyme. --This...
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D.W.'s Guide to Perfect Manners (D. W. Series)

Marc Brown - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

D.W. shows how to be "perfect" for a day by demonstrating cleanliness, orderliness, and good manners.
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Lying Up a Storm

Julia Cook - National Center for Youth Issues
Format: Print book

A Storm is Brewing... Whenever Levi doesnt like the truth, he kinda, sorta makes up other stuff to say. One day his mother explains to him that telling lies will damage the trust of his friends and make him very sad. Whenever you tell a lie, your inside sun goes away. Then a lying cloud...
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Dora's Book of Manners

Christine Ricci - Spotlight
Format: Library Binding

The Grumpy Old Troll was mean to his friend Mouse -- and now he needs help from Dora and Boots for Mouse to forgive him But what should he say Join Dora and Boots as they help the Troll and learn about manners along the way
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Terrible, Awful, Horrible Manners!

Beth Bracken - Picture Window Books
Format: Print book

Peter takes pride in being rude and gross. He doesnt think manners are important at all. But when his family starts to use bad manners, Peter gets a reality check.,
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Mind Your Manners: At the Park (How We Should Behave Books)

Arianna Candell - Barron's Educational Series
Format: Paperback

Children at play in the park learn to ride their bikes safely, to share the playground swings with other kids, to avoid littering, and to have fun while being considerate of others in the park. Suggested activities include games specially suited to the park's surroundings. The bright...
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Mind Your Manners: At Parties (How We Should Behave Books)

Arianna Candell - Barron's Educational Series
Format: Paperback

Today is Mark's birthday, and boys and girls have fun when they go to his party. Children learn the value of dressing properly for social occasions, practicing good table manners when it's time to have cake, and behaving with restraint so that all of the children can enjoy the party...
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I Just Don't Like the Sound of No! My Story About Accepting No for an Answer and Disagreeing the Right Way!

Julia Cook - Boys Town Pr; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

NO is RJ s least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn No into Maybe or We ll see or Later or I ll think about it. Even though he doesn t have much success, RJ keeps arguing until his teacher suggests that he try to join her classroom...
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Sorry, I Forgot to Ask!: My Story About Asking Permission and Making an Apology

Julia Cook - Boys Town Pr
Format: Audiobook

RJ is making a lot of trips to the time-out chair! Without telling anyone, he and his best friend Sam decide to walk home from school instead of riding the bus. Later the two of them are caught trying to use Dad s computer to get on the Internet. After their piano lesson, RJ and his sister...
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A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue

Julia Cook - National Center for Youth Issues
Format: Paperback

A Book that Helps Kids Learn the Difference Between Tattling and TellingNo one likes "Josh the Tattler" because he tattles way too much. He tattles on his classmates, his brother, and even his dog! But one night Josh wakes up to find that his tongue is very long, yellow, covered...
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The Worst Day of My Life Ever!

Julia Cook - Boys Town Press; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

RJ has a rough day. He wakes up with gum stuck in his hair, misses recess because hes late to school, earns a zero on his math homework and messes up Moms kitchen. With his mothers help, RJ learns that his problems happen because he doesnt listen or pay attention to directions. Author Julia...
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Teamwork Isn't My Thing, and I Don't Like to Share!

Julia Cook - Boys Town Pr
Format: Book

RJs having another bad day... His teacher wants him to work with bossy Bernice, messy Frankie, and Norma who just sits and picks her nose on a report about Egyptian mummies. After a frustrating school day with his team, RJ goes home to find only one cookie left in the jar. And his mom makes...
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I Just Want to Do It My Way!: My Story About Staying on Task and Asking for Help

Julia Cook - Boys Town Press
Format: Print book

RJ s way of doing things isn t working out for him, especially in math class. His teacher is upset because so many of his assignments are missing or incomplete. RJ blames Norma the booger picker and Rodney the alphabet burper for distracting him during class. The fifth and final book in Julia...
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My Mouth Is a Volcano!

Julia Cook - National Center for Youth Issues
Format: Paperback

All of Louis thoughts are very important to him. In fact, his thoughts are so important to him that when he has something to say, his words begin to wiggle, and then they do the jiggle, then his tongue pushes all of his important words up against his teeth and he erupts, or interrupts others....
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Decibella and Her 6-Inch Voice

Julia Cook - Boys Town Press
Format: Paperback

Isabella is a spirited girl who enjoys shouting out her thoughts, ideas and feelings. In fact, she loves using her loud voice so much; it's earned her the nickname,Decibella! Young readers will be entertained as they see how Isabella learns the five volumes of voice and discovers that...
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Tease Monster: A Book About Teasing Vs. Bullying

Julia Cook - Boys Town Press
Format: Print book

When One-of-a-Kind"is laughed at by Purple for being weird and Green playfully calls One a klutz after tripping on the stairs, is the Tease Monster to blame? With words of wisdom from Mom about the Tease Monster, One discovers that teasing is part of life. And not all teasing is the same....
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Bully B.E.A.N.S.

Julia Cook - National Center for Youth Issues
Format: Paperback

The latest story from hit author Julia Cook, Bully B.E.A.N.S. is a fun story that teaches people of all ages to become proactive when it comes to bullying. This book can help children and adults understand why bullying happens and what they can do to stop it. Finally, a bullying book that...
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Kids Talk About Bullying

Carrie Finn - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

People make fun of me for wearing glasses What should I do Super Sam the problem solver will give you some strong advice on bullies
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It's Hard To Be a Verb!

Julia Cook - National Center for Youth Issues; 1 edition
Format: Book

Louis is a verb! He has a lot of trouble focusing and he is always doing something, but the problem is usually it s the wrong something. It s hard to be a verb! My knees start itching, my toes start twitching, my skin gets jumpy, others get grumpy. When it comes to sitting still it s just...
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Well, I Can Top That

Julia Cook - Boys Town Pr
Format: Book

Brad has a lot of great things going on in his life or at least that's what he tells all of his classmates! When one student won a contest, he told about how he won an even bigger contest! When another student broke his arm, he told about how he broke both arms AND both legs! Award...
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No Hugs Till Saturday

Julie Downing - Clarion Books
Format: Book

When Felix gets in trouble for playing ball in the house, his mother takes the ball away for the rest of the day. So Felix decides to take something away from his mother - hugs. "No hugs till Saturday!" he declares. But then Felix finds out Saturday is a whole week away, and both...
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Personal Space Camp

Julia Cook - National Center for Youth Issues
Format: Hardcover

Louis is back! And this time, He's learning all about personal space. Louis, a self-taught space expert is delighted to learn that his teacher has sent him to the principals office to attend personal space camp. Eager to learn more about lunar landings, space suits and other cosmic...
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Kids Talk About Sharing (Kids Talk Jr.)

Carrie Finn - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

My brother always hogs the computer. How can I get him to share with me? Kind Kendra shares her advice on sharing.
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That's Not Mine

Anna Kang - Two Lions
Format: Hardcover

Two fuzzy creatures both want to sit in the same comfy chair. The trouble is, they can't agree who it belongs to. They get madder and madder, until ... With expressive illustrations and simple text, this giggle-inducing tale about (not) sharing and (not) being a good friend features...
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Kids Talk About Fairness (Kids Talk Junior) (Kids Talk JR.)

Carrie Finn - Picture Window Books
Format: Hardcover

Carrie Finn is a Capstone Press author.
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Manners at School (Way to Be! Manners)

Carrie Finn - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Find out how good manners make your school a nicer place.
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Manners at the Table (Way to Be)

Carrie Finn - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Why should you chew with your mouth closed? Find out how good manners make mealtime nice for everyone.
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Manners in the Library (Way to Be! Manners)

Carrie Finn - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Why do you have to whisper in the library? Find out how good manners make the library a pleasant place for everyone to visit.
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Manners on the Playground (Way to Be! Manners)

Carrie Finn - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

Why do you have to take turns on the swings? Find out how good manners make the playground safe and fun for everyone.
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Manners on the Telephone (Way to Be!)

Carrie Finn - Picture Window Books
Format: Library Binding

What should you say when you answer the phone? Find out how good manners make the telephone a useful tool for everyone.
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Dinner with the Highbrows

Kimberly Willis Holt - Holt & Company
Format: Print book

Bernard has never been to dinner at a friend's house before. His mother gives him quite the list of rules to follow -- no elbows on the table, put your napkin on your lap, don't talk with food in your mouth, and so on. But Bernard isn't prepared to discover that the Goldsmiths think the table...
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Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners

Laurie Keller - Square Fish; Reprint edition
Format: Book

“Do not do to others that which would anger you if others did it to you.”—Socrates (the Greek philosopher), circa 470-399 B.C.Mr. Rabbit’s new neighbors are Otters.OTTERS!But he doesn’t know anything about otters. Will they get along? Will they be friends?Just...
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Rules of the Wild: An Unruly Book of Manners

Bridget Levin - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Playing in the dirt, staying up all night, and leaving clothes strewn across the floor are not a problem if you're a wild animal. Dunking food, burping, and splashing—no problem either. Human kids, who are expected to follow rules, rules, rules, will squeal with delight as the pages...
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Respect and take care of things

Cheri J Meiners - Free Spirit Pub.
Format: Paperback

Everything has a place. Things last longer when we take care of them. Respect, responsibility, and stewardship are concepts that even young children can relate to - because they have things they value. This book encourages children to pick up after themselves, put things back where...
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Do You Have a Secret?

Jennifer Moore-Mallinos - Barron's Educational Series
Format: Paperback

Every child has secrets, and many secrets are fun to keep--for instance, a surprise birthday gift for Mom, or a secret handshake with a young friend. But sometimes, children have secrets that make them feel bad, and these secrets are best shared with their parents, or with some trusted...
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Elephantantrum!

Gillian Shields - Tiger Tales
Format: Hardcover

Ellie has everything a young girl could possibly want. Now she wants an elephant, too; and she refuses to do anything until she gets one. NO! she yells at her father when he tells her to get out of bed. Ellie cries, Not until you get me an ELEPHANT! Then one day, Ellie gets her wish when...
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Rude Cakes

Rowboat Watkins - Chronicle Books
Format: Print book

Who knew that cakes were so rude?! In this deliciously entertaining book, a not-so-sweet cake - who never says please or thank you or listens to its parents - gets its just desserts. Mixing hilarious text and pictures, Rowboat Watkins, a former Sendak fellow, has cooked up a laugh-out-...
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The Scallywags

David Melling - Barron's Educational Series
Format: Hardcover

The Scallywags are a pack of wolves. When they aren't being lazy and shiftless, they spend the day jumping around and clowning around and getting into all kinds of mischief. They make a lot of noise and throw their food around and make general nuisances of themselves. They annoy all the other...
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Mind Your Manners, B.B. Wolf

Judy Sierra - Knopf Books for Young Readers; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

BIG BAD WOLF, now old and residing in the Villain Villa Senior Center, is invited to a tea by a children's librarian. His best friend, a toothsome crocodile, warns him that he will have to mind his manners. B. B. Wolf makes up a song: "Sip your tea and never slurp, say 'excuse...
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Don't Forget Your Etiquette!: The Essential Guide to Misbehavior

David T. Greenberg - Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Format: Hardcover

If you're smart, you'll read my bookOf modern children's etiquette.If you don't, I'm sad to say -Your life will be pathetiquette. Meet Miss Information, the world's foremost expert on bad behavior, as she offers upside-down advice about the etiquette of absolutely...
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The Peace Book

Todd Parr - Little
Format: Print book

Describes peace as making new friends, sharing a meal, feeling good about yourself, and more.
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